Buddy Rizer
Executive Director of Loudoun County Economic Development with nearly two decades of leadership in building Northern Virginia into the largest data center market, advising on site selection, utilities, and local government coordination.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 46min
EP.202 Buddy Rizer on Data Centre Demand and its Impact on Power Systems
Buddy Rizer, the architect of 'Data Center Alley', discusses data centre demand and its impact on power systems. Topics include future growth, power prices, feasibility of 100% green power, and challenges in forecasting data center demand and growth. Learn about the origins of Data Center Alley, the impacts on Loudoun County's power system, and collaboration within the data center industry.
Oct 14, 2025 • 34min
Florida’s Data Center Moment: Power, Policy, and Potential
Buddy Rizer, Executive Director of Loudoun County Economic Development, and Lila Jaber, founder of Florida’s Women in Energy Leadership Forum, dive into Florida's exciting rise as a data center hub. They discuss Florida's energy advantages, including excess capacity and proactive utilities, which set it apart from areas like Loudoun County. The duo also highlights Florida’s attractive tax incentives, its strategic location for Latin American connectivity, and how local universities are gearing up to provide top tech talent for future growth.
